Season Review · September 8, 2026
South: Top-three finish - A strong Division 8 campaign
In Season 22, South delivered a commendable performance in Division 8, finishing in 2nd place. This marked a significant achievement for the club, showcasing resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. A fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +9, as they scored 33 goals while conceding only 24, demonstrating a balanced and effective approach on both ends of the pitch. Their strong finish reflects a team capable of competing at a high level within their division.
Finished
2nd
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
+9
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
2nd
Points
39
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Eric Moreau
RCF
17 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
RCF
8 goals
Top assists
Eric Moreau
RCF
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P88
- Scoring
- 33
- P71
- Defence
- 24
- P79
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P92
- Goal difference
- +9
- P79
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+9 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
Filed by
Gary Nano
In Season 22, South delivered a commendable performance in Division 8, finishing in 2nd place. This marked a significant achievement for the club, showcasing resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. A fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +9, as they scored 33 goals while conceding only 24, demonstrating a balanced and effective approach on both ends of the pitch. Their strong finish reflects a team capable of competing at a high level within their division.
Throughout the season, South demonstrated stability, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and only 7 losses. Their ability to maintain a positive goal difference and accumulate 39 points underscores their competitive edge and determination to push for promotion or a top-tier finish.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 2nd place in Division 8
- Scored 33 goals with a positive goal difference of +9
- Conceded only 24 goals across the season
- Maintained a solid record with 12 wins and 3 draws
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While South's season was successful, there is room to tighten their defense further to reduce goals conceded and convert more draws into wins. Improving consistency in matches could help push them into the top spot and secure promotion.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
South's Season 22 was a strong showing in Division 8, highlighted by their positive goal difference and consistent points tally. Their ability to score and defend effectively contributed to a top-three finish, setting a solid foundation for future campaigns. To elevate their performance further, focusing on defensive solidity and match-winning consistency will be key. Overall, a commendable season that reflects a well-organized and competitive team.